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UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In Nigeria, UNOPS is implementing The Niger Delta Job Creation and Conflict Prevention Initiative which aims at mitigating the violence in the Niger Delta through job creation and conflict prevention initiatives to the vulnerable unemployed youths in the region. The project is jointly funded by the Delta State Government, United Nations Development Project (UNDP) and Shell Petroleum Development Corporation (SPDC). This specific project covers a variety of sectors including training of beneficiaries in livelihood vocational skills development, job creation, mind-set change and conflict prevention initiatives. To achieve these objectives, UNOPS alongside the partners are setting up a befitting vocational training centre in Egbokodo, Warri, Delta State and would require the services of suitably qualified individuals for the following positions :
1.) Centre Manager

Vacancy Reference Code UNOPS/VA/2011-001

Key Responsibilities

Oversees the management of the Centre and ensures quality of training and maintenance of accreditation standards in keeping with accrediting bodies.

The individual will be expected to liaise with the Centre’s Board of Trustees and Partners.

Qualification /Experience

Advanced degree in Educational Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other related subjects from a recognized university.

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2.) Head, Administration and Finance

Vacancy Reference Code UNOPS/VA/2011-002
Key Responsibilities

Provides secretariat support and oversees the Financial and Human Resource management of the Centre.

Qualification /Experience

Applicants should have BA or B.Sc degree in Humanities or Social Sciences from recognized university

10 years relevant working experience preferably in an academic institution.

3.) Head, Vocational Technical/Entrepreneurial Education

Vacancy Reference Code UNOPS/VA/2011-003

Key Responsibilities

Supervises vocational-related academic divisions, VTE and other related grants and contracts. The individual will be expected to assess community needs, plan, develop and implement innovative partnerships with business/ industry to foster a supportive economic environment

Qualification /Experience

Applicants should have a Master’s Degree, preferably in an academic area related to assignment.

Minimum of 10-15 years of previous job experience relevant to the function or in relevant fields of work;

4.) Head, Works and Housing

Vacancy Reference Code UNOPS/VA/2011-004

Key Responsibilities

Supervises the Centre projects and ensures the maintenance of buildings, roads, drainage system and general infrastructures in the Centre

Qualification /Experience

Applicants should have M.Sc in Civil Engineering,

Over six years of experience with advanced technical knowledge in civil and/or structural Engineering, or

10 years working experience in design and construction, in both the public and private sectors

5.) Head, Community /Social Development

Vacancy Reference Code UNOPS/VA/2011-005

Key Responsibilities

Individual will contribute to the development of relevant training programmes for the implementation by the local partners on community and social development.

Qualification /Experience

Applicants should have Masters degree of any Social Sciences discipline

Minimum of five years experience in a similar relevant position; including: experience in community development work, conflict management, stakeholder workshops, community training, data collection, and baseline studies.

Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments

Qualification/Experience

B.Sc or HND qualification in the area required and relevant to the execution of duties

5 years relevant working experience

Professional qualification is an added advantage

Additional General Consideration

Remuneration

Recruitment for the above stated positions is carried out on behalf of the Delta State Governemnt and partners and successful candidates, once employed shall be subject to the best salary scale obtainable at Delta State institutions with an additional Special Duty Allowances (SDA) - 30% of Gross Salary.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates working with the Delta State Governement Educational Institutions are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates currently working with the Delta State would be placed on secondment and will benefit from the SDA.

Other successful candidates not working with the Delta State Governemnt will be placed at a level commensurate with their qualifications and experiences and will also benefit from the SDA as addition to their Gross Salaries.

Application Deadline
15th January, 2011

Method of Applications
All interested candidates are expected to submit their applications containing a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the United Nations Personal History form (P11) to the following email address: ngoc@unops.org on or before 15th January, 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no other correspondence will be entered into with applicants

For more details on the various positions, candidates are advised to visit UNOPS websites: www.unops.org and navigate to “who we need”.

I thank God for UNDP and its partner,DSG and SPDC for implementing this nob le project in delta state.i will be glad to work as par t of your team so as to im pact the knowledge and s kill i have aquired on the n oble project for the good of my fellow deltans.

No. 5

Posted on Fri 30th Dec, 2011 01:11:36 GMT by MOHAMMED SHAMSUDEEN

this would be an opportunity to contribute postively to humannity which i believe is my greatest piority to life.

No. 6

Posted on Fri 30th Dec, 2011 20:09:48 GMT by ochai

Very good one!!!am wating for favorable response .

No. 7

Posted on Fri 06th Jan, 2012 13:00:20 GMT by Matthew Edidiong Peter

God bless UNDP and Delta State Government for taking this strategy to develop the minds of Nigerian. Thank God I will be part of the trainers and I know I will fight away violence through my skills and experience.